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Kiteboarding is an extreme sport and is 80% kite control. The kite setup and knowing how to use the safety systems and be able to launch and land the kite is essential!

The beginner lesson is generally run with 2 students and 1 instructor. You will be able to learn together and get an advantage by seeing what the other student is doing right or wrong. Private tuition is also available at an additional cost.In this lesson you will learn:Level 1A
Recognize safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
Identify hazards on a spot
Set up a trainer kite
Learn the use of safety systems
Level 1B
Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
Walk and change directions while flying the kite
Identify the wind window
Level 1C
Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
Pre- flight check equipment and settings
In flight check equipment and settings
Understand and use the international communication signals
Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)
Level 1D
Control the kite hooked into the harness
Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Level 1E
Pull quick release and activate leash recover the bar and kite self land
Once you have completed this course you will receive an International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) card, which will show the experience level you have reached and allow you to continue your lessons. Once at Level 3 you can hire kiteboarding equipment anywhere in the world.This is the only IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) school in Perth with 12 years experience. Rest assured you are in safe hands with all our instructors holding Level 3 qualification and having relevant experience.You will be using Headzone Communication Helmets to speed up your learning process so your instructor is in constant contact with you, plus you are learning at one of the best locations in Western Australia to kiteboard.

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